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Compare bus and train for Shrewsbury to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Shrewsbury to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 68 miles (111 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$38 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Shrewsbury to Nottingham:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Shrewsbury to Nottingham costing on average $38 (€31).
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 45m.
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How to get from Shrewsbury to Nottingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Shrewsbury to Nottingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:10 AM5h05Shrewsbury4:15 PMNottingham$631One-way1 transfer
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11:10 AM5h05Shrewsbury4:15 PMNottingham$631One-way1 transfer
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11:10 AM5h05Shrewsbury4:15 PMNottingham$631One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Shrewsbury to Nottingham:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Shrewsbury to Nottingham costing on average $38 (€31).
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 45m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Shrewsbury and Nottingham as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Shrewsbury station (SHR) and arrive in Nottingham station (NOT).
- Buses mostly depart from Shrewsbury, Raven Meadows and arrive in Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, East Midlands Railway, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales to go to Nottingham by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Nottingham by bus.
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